https://www.scmp.com/rss/324114/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com A frantic father rings our centre. “My daughter needs emergency assistance!” No loss of blood, her limbs are intact, but his three year-old just cried through another interview at one of the city’s elite kindergartens offering instruction in English and Mandarin. The Education Bureau announced last week that it would be easing some of the stress. It has directed kindergartens to swap study drills for play-based lessons. This is a welcome change. But if we are going to relay the foundation of our... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2076434/let-hong-kong-children-learn-english-and-putonghua-through?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2076434/let-hong-kong-children-learn-english-and-putonghua-through?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Mar 2017 09:46:52 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Christmas is the time to dive into the wonderland of Paul Smith as we take delight in unwrapping those gift boxes in his signature pops of colours.  There is so much excitement already just browsing the Paul Smith Christmas catalogue and discovering the festive gifts ideas.   What’s more, we look forward to that treasured moment together as we open our presents and indulge each other with playful Paul Smith accessories.  Christmas is after all a time of joy and sharing. Some... https://www.scmp.com/article/topics/paul-smith-gifts/1650943/paul-smith-christmas-gift-idea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/topics/paul-smith-gifts/1650943/paul-smith-christmas-gift-idea?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:00:00 +0000